July 27, 2016 2:11 PM PT3:11 PM MT4:11 PM CT5:11 PM ET21:11 GMT5:11 AM 北京时间2:11 PM MST4:11 PM EST4:11 PM CT1:11 UAE (+1)17:11 ET20:11 - Godfrey announced his retirement Wednesday after eight NFL seasons.Analysis: A third-round pick of Carolina in the 2008 draft, Godfrey started 75 games with the Panthers over six-plus seasons but was relegated to a backup role in 1 1/2 years with the Falcons. He compiled 374 tackles, 11 interceptions and three sacks in 95 career NFl games.

Mar. 15, 2016 6:44 AM PT7:44 AM MT8:44 AM CT9:44 AM ET13:44 GMT9:44 PM 北京时间6:44 AM MST8:44 AM EST7:44 AM CT17:44 UAE9:44 ET12:44 - The Atlanta Falcons have re-signed Godfrey, an unrestricted free agent who played in eight games in 2015. Analysis: Godfrey, a third-round pick by Carolina in 2008, started 75 games with the Panthers before signing with Atlanta as a free agent during the 2014 season. The 30-year-old Godfrey had 12 tackles and forced a fumble with the Falcons last season. He played as a backup in each of his eight games.